Hiya!

Do you like MUSHROOMS? You’re on my side, right? If you’re not, let me see if I can hypnotize you to like them, in

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So I was writing a post about my trip to Thailand and I had to mention this outrageous dish I had there. It was this Gnocchi with Truffled Mushroom Ragu with fresh arugula and parmesan. When you think of truffled mushroom ragu and gnocchi you don’t usually think of Bankok, Thailand, but like most countries now, globalization has taken over. I almost forgot where I was because it reminded me so much of Italy, and usually I eat the local favorites when I’m travelling abroad, but what the heck, this is what I felt like having in the moment… why not? It was delicious so I thought I’d recreate it for my cheat day when I got home and decided to share it with you in case you get inspired to make it for yourself. I’ll make it as easy as possible for you. I’m usually all about making 15 Min. meals, because I do not have all that much time, but sometimes I’ll spend a little more time to make something special. This is one of those cases.

The sound of those mushrooms sizzlin and the smell of them cooking with olive oil, garlic and spices. Aaaaahhhhhh! You’re feeling the steam from the red wine as it’s being poured into the skillet. Do you pop mushrooms in your mouth while they’re cooking like I do? They’re golden brown and full of  garlicly, spicy flavors. You like them. You like them. They taste so good and YOU LIKE THEM!

Hahaha…I’m pretty good at hypnosis, I know.

I think I’ve always like mushrooms? I don’t remember specifically when it started, but I do remember that, for better or worse, my initiation to being a mushroom lover had a lot to do with butter, garlic, wine and a small amount to do with mushrooms. I mean, it should be illegal NOT to like a food that is sauteed in butter and garlic, and wine.

I like to use wild mushrooms but you could use whichever variety you’d prefer. Also, I’m ADDICTED to this smoked salt from the Artisan Salt Company. I use it in so many things and almost start to panic when I get low. Luckily I can get it on Amazon, so when I’m running low at’s only a click away. Phew!

You could buy your gnocchi to save time, but it just doesn’t taste the same as homemade and it’s really not all that time consuming. So here we go!!!

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